The nurse is preparing to administer cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), which can cause nausea and vomiting. The nurse can best manage this by:
1. giving the client bland foods during treatment.
2. administering antiemetic drugs as necessary.
3. withholding food during administration.
4. increasing fluids during administration.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is not the best way to manage nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 2: This is the best way to manage nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 3: This is not the best way to manage nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: This is not the best way to help with nausea and vomiting, even though this can help prevent dehydration.
Global Rationale: The best method of managing nausea and vomiting is prevention by administering antiemetics prior to therapy. The other options may add to nausea or result in malnutrition.
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